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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Curtis Reed Square, Menasha WI
5K
56–70°F · some rain risk
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56–70°F
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53–77°F
dry
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61–72°F
dry
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48–59°F
dry
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52–72°F
dry
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65–77°F
dry
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53–67°F
dry
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48–61°F
dry
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63–77°F
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56–62°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Cloudy · 43–60°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 43°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Race Overview
With joy and gratitude, I am pleased to announce that The City of Menasha will be proceeding with our annual tradition of holding The Grunski Runski. While much has changed in our community so quickly, we look forward to having The Grunski, an event we have had for 45 years. Some things will be different for this year's event, but we are working hard to have it feel the same. The route will be shorter at just shy of 3 miles, but we hope you'll join us anyway. Run with us, walk with us, maybe even cry with us. Come celebrate our tradition, enjoy the fun of a silly little flamingo and the resiliency and hope that makes us Menasha strong.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 26th
- Time: Race start at 8:30 AM
- Course Length: Approximately 2.95 miles
- Location: Curtis Reed Square, 160 Main Street Menasha
Post-Race Celebration
And for some of the best news of the day..... the Menasha food and fun will be at the end waiting for you! STILL included in registration the best post race food around, BBQ Parfaits from Parker John's, a sweet treat from The Sweet Lair and brass monkeys from Club Liquor! Also included is this year's Long Sleeve T Shirt from The Print House LLC, Finisher "Award" from Catch Fire Creations and Finish Line Fun complete with music from 103.9 WVBO. Upgrade to the crew neck sweatshirt for 5.00.
Charity Support
Proceeds of The Otto Grunski Runski go to Menasha Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Fund, providing financial assistance to Menasha youth to participate in Menasha Parks and Recreation programming year-round. Consider donating additional funds through Donate.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible 2026 sponsors: Parker John's BBQ and Pizza, Club Liquor, The Sweet Lair, Kwik Trip, Fleet Feet Fox Valley, 103.9 WVBO, The Print House LLC, Catch Fire Creations LLC, Jitter's, Mind+ Neurology and Festival Foods!
Timing and Registration
- Timing: The event will not be chip-timed.
- Clock: Running clock will start at the air horn.
- Route Information: Here is an interactive link to the modified route: Interactive Route
- Deadline: MUST Register by 9/17 for Long Sleeve T-shirt. Registration after 9/17 at 6PM does not guarantee included shirt.
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